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Recently, I decided to plant a mini herb garden. Since we’re in a townhome with landscapers, I didn’t want to tear up the plants they take care of. So I used a large pot we’ve had for years, and planted five tasty herbs! I’ve been so excited to get cooking with some of my favorite…

If you saw my last post, you’ll notice that I have tacos on the brain lately! So, when I was trying to come up with a fun and unique teacher gift for the end of the year … naturally tacos came up. My mom has been a school teacher since I can remember and I…

I have never been much for Halloween decorations. But this year I’ve been having a hard time getting into the swing of Fall. So I thought I’d switch things up and do something fun this year! My son is really into mummies after studying them at school. Between his obsession and a recent trip to…

My family and I love a good Summertime celebration! Anything to be outside with friends and family … enjoying each other, the weather, and delicious food. One of our favorite warm weather dishes is Strawberry Pretzel Salad. It’s one of those things you can eat for breakfast, lunch, or dinner without shame (well – maybe…

Father’s Day is coming up on us quickly! Sadly, I just realized that my husband is going to be gone for most of his special day. So my boys and I came up with something fun for him that came together easily. This Father’s Day gift idea is perfect for the dad who has everything….

Being a teacher’s kid, I know how much they sacrifice. Their pay is less than it should be … and so much is spent on making sure kids have great experiences! You’ll hardly hear them complain, though. Because it’s their calling and they love it. That’s why I love to spoil my kids teachers. A thoughtful gift…

My husband and I have been talking a lot lately about new year’s resolutions. It’s always fun to dream about becoming your best self, isn’t it? So why is it so difficult to actually follow through with these plans each year? While we were discussing our goals the other day, the idea of creating habits came up….

You guys who have been reading along for some time now know my penchant for making homemade halloween costumes for my boys. Over the years you’ve seen a Shark, Minion, Donut, and more! I have yet to actually decide what to do this year, since my boys are getting to the age where they want to choose…

Ever since my husband and I have been married Easters have been pretty low key for us. He has worked in the church every year (until now), which means this holiday is one of the busiest of the year. We always go to church, put out a few eggs for the boys to hunt, and eat ham for…

Moving into a smaller house definitely has had its challenges; but one of the things I love is how easy it is to decorate! In our last home, I could spend hundreds of dollars each season on decorations and it wouldn’t look like I had hardly done anything. This Fall, I have set up five…

Can you believe we have less than a month until the official start of Autumn? Fall is my favorite season, and Christmas is my favorite holiday – so this time of year is a great one for me! Since I get so much joy out of the crisp air, and beautiful decor, I have a…

This year has been one of the most fun for planning Valentine’s for me. My oldest son is five now and has friends at school that he is thrilled to give treats to! He’s actually getting “into” the holiday which just makes it so much more fun. I’m still a horrible procrastinator and literally finished…

I’m sure you all are aware that the big day of love is coming up quickly! I’ve never been a huge Valentine’s Day person, but it is a nice excuse to have some chocolate ;-) Now, if you really want to impress that special person in your life, I have a great recipe for you…

I hope you all had a wonderful New Year’s celebration! 3 out of the 4 members of my family were sick, so we’ve been having a ball around here! Since I haven’t had a chance to do a lot of creating or writing, I thought I’d share a round-up of what you loved in 2014….